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Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited

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Windows
Developer: 
Turbine, Inc.
Genre: 
Fantasy
Release Date: 
February 28, 2006
Monthly Fee: 
Free-to-Play
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Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited (commonly abbreviated DDO) is an MMORPG based on the Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition roleplaying game. Developed by Turbine, DDO allows players to adventure in the Eberron Campaign Setting, a supplemental rulebook (penned by Keith Baker) to the standard Dungeons & Dragons game. Players choose from a variety of races and classes, eventually determining a selection that seems most appropriate for their play styles.

As an MMORPG, DDO actually steps outside of the box in many ways, taking some of the common mechanics of MMORPGs and supplementing them with rules taken from the D&D roleplaying game. Instead of turn-based action, DDO features real-time combat and integrated (and necessary) voice chat. Instead of being a "sit behind your computer and hit a button every now and then", Turbine wanted DDO to really stand out as a game that brings players together and emulates the true nature of D&D.

However, DDO got off to a rocky start and several server mergers have subsequently followed, albeit for the betterment of the community. DDO converted to a free-to-play model and has experienced a resurgence of interest with the gaming community. The new service offers an item shop that players can purchase items and downloadable content through as well as a premium membership, which provides the players with extra perks and a given amount of credits each month that can be used in the DDO store.

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    Turbine rolls out a new batch of screenshots to show off the latest content for Update 17: Return to Gianthold.

    Images, News
    Tue, Feb 05, 2013
    Martuk
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    We sit down with the staff at Turbine for a look at DDO's forthcoming Update 17.
    Previews
    Tue, Jan 29, 2013
    gunky
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    The holiday season is in full swing and many MMOs are having special events to celebrate. Grab a tankard of eggnog as Ten Ton Hammer continues to highlight these winter wonderland happenings.

    Previews
    Thu, Dec 20, 2012
    jeffprime
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    Not all free-to-play MMOs are converted the same way. Find out how SWTOR's model compares to Turbine's.
    Opinions
    Wed, Dec 12, 2012
    gunky
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    Black Friday is here and we’ve got a list of gaming deals available for you to choose from after the jump.

    News
    Fri, Nov 23, 2012
    Martuk
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    Dungeons & Dragons Online’s latest update brings a new adventure pack, epic destiny and more.

    News, Official Announcements
    Mon, Nov 12, 2012
    Martuk
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    Turbine continues to add new Forgotten Realms content to Dungeons and Dragons Online with the upcoming Update 16: The Netherese Legacy. Not only do players get to adventure on behalf of the fabled Harpers, but a new druidic epic destiny is introduced: the Primal Avatar. Ten Ton Hammer got a hands-on preview of Update 16 from the Turbine team.

    Previews
    Mon, Nov 05, 2012
    jeffprime
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    Hurricane Sandy is wreaking havoc across the northeast and several online games have offered a connection advisory to players.

    News, Official Announcements
    Tue, Oct 30, 2012
    Martuk
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    Layoffs hit Turbine this week despite the recent hiring of some high profile names.

    News, Official Announcements
    Thu, Oct 25, 2012
    Martuk
  • DDO-Mabar-04

    The dead become restless in anticipation of the Mabar Endless Night Festival for Dungeons & Dragons Online.

    Images, News
    Wed, Oct 24, 2012
    Martuk
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